Brompton Summer Adventure *Feel Good*! Forget Cancer! Bikepacking around London - River Wey

I’m back!! In August, I took my (new!) Brompton and cycled along the River Wey, a wild summer bikepacking adventure. It was *wonderful*. Close to home in London, but I felt so happy, and so free, out on the bike again, with my gear, sleeping in my tent...
I have not been out for a while, because earlier this year I found out that my breast cancer had come back. I've been having loads of scans and hospital appointments, and I've had an operation, and now I'm on chemotherapy. But the hospital has encouraged me to be active, and to enjoy the things I like doing if I feel good enough. So, alongside chemo, I am out bikepacking again. Yay! I took extra care, in particular to minimise the risk of infection, with extra medical kit etc. And it feels like my gorgeous weekend of "cycling therapy" was at least as powerful as chemotherapy. It made me feel strong! Myself again.
And why a new Brompton? Well, just after I had my operation, my beloved lime green Brompton was stolen, from right behind me by the Thames in Bermondsey. Everything was going wrong. But after this trip, I feel much better. Hope you enjoy the film!!

[@MiriamKennedy]

You're a true adventurer Susanna!! So wonderful to see you taking your gorgeous new Brompton out to find the source of the Wey even while going through treatment 😎 I did wonder if something was up - I'm truly sorry to hear what you're going through and I hope the coming months will go ok for you!! My own journey with wild camping started following a cancer diagnosis 7 years ago. My sister died from cancer aged 50 and three days after we buried my sister, I got a breast cancer diagnosis. The shock I needed to make the most of this precious life and not keep ignoring the things I truly wanted to do....and so began my journey of finally listening to an inner voice that I'd been ignoring for years which was urging me to go and wild camp - not that I even knew what that was!! Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life with us all...your adventure life and your humanity in facing the life challenges that hit us all. Wishing you all the health, strength, support and love to carry you through to the other side of this....my sincere best wishes!! xx

[@caloyster]

Hi Miriam, I watch your videos too! Your videos as well as Susanna’s are so calming and such a treat to watch you both in your adventures. Cheers!

[@susannathornton]

Aw lovely Miriam, thank you for writing such a moving comment. Truly sorry to hear about your sister, and about your own diagnosis. What was your sister's name? Omg that must have been a simply horrendous time. My Mum died of breast cancer, during the time I had it first time round. Her name was Jenny. I'm glad that you're having what look like some really lovely good times outdoors in nature since then. My cousin sent me Mary Oliver's The Summer Day poem, the one with the line “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I didn't know it actually. I love it. You make beautiful, beautiful films. Keep going! Both of us! xx

[@MiriamKennedy]

@@susannathornton ah Susanna - your mum Jenny dying during your first bout, that's so tragic and must have been incredibly tough. My sister Olwen died from endometrial cancer at 50, I'm now 49...the lottery of life seems very random. I'm familiar with that line from the Mary Oliver poem but had never read the entire poem until now...it's beautiful! Wishing you well for the upcoming inner and outer journeys coming your way - I'll be looking forward to your next instalment alongside all your other fans!! 😍 xx

[@bromptinowner763]

Have to say you two girls are an inspiration !! wishing you both well xx

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

You're amazing, Susanna. With all that you are going through, you manage to share with us 22 minutes of pure joy. You're an inspiration. Thank you so much. 🙂👍🚴‍♂️

[@WiltshireMan]

Lovely video Susanna. Yes forget cancer and there's a good chanve it will foget you. I wish you good health. Sandy

[@susannathornton]

Hi Sandy! Aw thanks for the lovely comment! Haha I like that about cancer forgetting you. I've not heard that before. Good! I like it. I was just watching your film going through Combe tunnel the other day! so nice! Happy cycling!

[@penny9360]

So wonderful to see you back. I had missed your adventures. I love your videos. I am so sorry to hear about the cancer but love to see you enjoying life. You are amazing to be out there and getting on with it despite your treatment. I wish you a full recovery and many more years of cycling and wild camping. What a horrible thing to have your Brompton stolen too. I love the orange colour of your new one :-) Hoping life deals you some really good times ahead x

[@nicholasward2486]

Your films are delightful and as a direct result of watching them, I have returned to cycle touring after a break of twenty five years. Your quietly understated films are so authentic that, as a consequence, you make cycle touring both accessible and achievable. May I -like many others- wish for you a speedy recovery and many more cycle adventures.

[@susannathornton]

Aw Nicholas, what a lovely comment. Thank you for writing and for watching x

[@steveretiredandcycling]

Thank you for sharing another wonderful adventure with us Susanna. Doing what we love along with treatment is the best medicine. Your good positive attitude and and getting out there is an inspiration to all of us. You smile is contagious and Jan and I truly hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care and all the best, Steve & Jan

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Steve & Jan x you put it so nicely, about doing what we love, thanks for the lovely message. Happy cycling!

[@angusdavies8582]

You are an inspiration Susanna. Keep fighting the good fight, never give up. You are loved by many.

[@ayclarke1880]

I admire your resilience and ability to prioritise what you enjoy.

[@smezley50]

Hi Susanna. I really enjoyed watch this trip and your presentation, no waffle :) I'm 73 and thought it was time I get of my backside and be more adventurous. I've been looking at different folding ebikes and the Brompton seems to tick a lot of my boxes. As I watched you suddenly pulled out a deckchair, cooking pots it was like you had a magical bag. You are and inspiration to us all. Bless you and may all go well with you.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Les! haha proper Mary Poppins, made me laugh. Thanks for watching! Sounds like you will soon have your kit together soon, and your own magic bag! Happy cycling!

[@WilliamPhillippe]

Susanna, what a treat to have you take us along this stunning ride: stupendous! Marvellous seeing you out and about and feeling better in week three of your chemotherapy. Truly inspirational. Greetings from a Londoner (now perched in New York) and a fellow Bromptonian! Ta!

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

Sorry to hear you have been through it, my thoughts are with you, its great to have you and your travels back, stay strong and happy, kind regards go out to you.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks Michael! lovely of you

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

@@susannathornton may I ask have you change the colour of your Brompton.

[@alexanderlawson1649]

There's nothing like a bike ride to clear the mind, its the best therapy a man or woman, can get.

[@susannathornton]

Yep! I agree! you put it really well Alexander. thanks for writing!

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

I enjoyed that, and at last someone who talks to people along the way!

[@trichdeme]

The cycling expeditions you do are pure joy. Very relaxed and inspiring. I hope all goes well with your chemo wishing you all the best. I love cycling and the feel good factor afterwards is amazing. I was a chemo patient too. It’s all behind me now and back cycling again. All the best with your treatment and keep up the cycling videos if you can they are great 👍🏻

[@rickh.9543]

Super to see you out on a new bike Susanna. The colour looks great. 😀😀

[@rbailey6949]

Very inspired and moved by your adventures even in the midst of dealing with all of this. Your resilience and sense of adventure are a true inspiration to us and I suspect so very many more go well with the treatment Susanna. Our heartfelt best wishes to you. Russell and Jennifer

[@effyleven]

Oh, I DO wish you better, Susanna. Sincerely. So you came down our Wey, 'eh? That means you passed within 500 metres of my front door. (Burpham) I wish I had seen you... I have been up that climb to Blackdown, but not with a Brompton, and certainly not with a load. Thank you for taking the trouble to set up the camera for shots showing how TOUGH it was!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Effyleven! thank you so much. Aw sorry I missed you! I enjoyed the offroad climb at the end actually, well sort of! it isn't hard if you go slowly, like me haha. It was such a lovely old byway with those massive trees and deep banks, gorgeous. Glad I went wrong cos otherwise I wouldn't have done that bit. Thanks for watching!

[@janiejones5572]

Hi Susanna, happy to see you back but so sorry you are going through a tough journey with your health. Wishing you the very best with your treatment. I wanted to try and express how much you have helped me with your videos. I lost my partner last year but I felt encouraged to get out on my Brompton and not worry too much if things went a bit wrong or that I was cycling on my now. You got me through some dark times. I've had some great adventures and changed the way I travel, I agree 'its the journey that counts'. Janie

[@susannathornton]

Aw Janie, thank you for the lovely message. Sorry to hear that you lost your partner. It's wonderful that you got out and enjoyed some great adventures. Wonderful. What you are doing sounds really brave x

[@janiejones5572]

@@susannathornton thanks susanna i hope mine and others appreciation will be heartening in some way. So many will be rooting for you.❤

[@Ini7771]

I am sorry to hear about your cancer, I send you love and strength. And thank you for being such an inspiration! many greetings from Germany.

[@GOBBYBOY333]

So sorry to hear that the cancer has returned, life's a bugger sometimes. I enjoyed your video / video's, you are such an inspiration, not only to women but older guys like me who need to get out there and have mini adventures like you do. You will be in my thoughts and I wish for a speedy recovery ATB Big Dave Scotland.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Big Dave! aw that's such a nice comment. Mm yeh I do think that it's a shame that cycling is often pictured as being challenging and sporty - fast, epic, hard, busting yourself, dirt flying etc, lycra and whatnot... All that is great but slower and shorter is good too, mini adventures maybe or just riding to the shops. That can be very nice. Yeh pretty much anyone can have a lovely time on two wheels I think, doing their own thing. Looking forward to hear about your rides haha. Scotland, sounds good. I am looking forward to cycle there again one day! Thanks for watching!

[@GOBBYBOY333]

@@susannathornton Thanks for the response, the eastern Scottish Borders where I live are very accessible from London, just kings cross to Berwick upon Tweed and you are sorted.

[@markpurdie1658]

A truly inspiring video. Good luck with the rest of your treatment.

[@patsmith7710]

My partner and myself go on little adventures with our old Bromptons. Just days out nothing far or fast, She often says when we are out that we have a lovely life. I honestly cant say we would be doing this if i had never seen your videos years ago and been watching ever since, thank you from both of us.

[@susannathornton]

Aw that is so lovely x best wishes to you both 🥰

[@alexmorgan3435]

When it rains it pours! Hopefully good times again aren't too far away for you. Thinking of you and fingers crossed you are back to good health soon. All the very best. Ps My First Brompton was stolen after only 2 years of ownership from right outside the main entrance of Senate House, Mallet Street in London, the then HQ of London University. Don't know if it still is. Was there for my Masters Graduation ceremony and couldn't take it inside. The management said "No" so had to lock it up outside to an Oxford stand. When I came out after the ceremony it was gone. That feeling of panic will never leave me. I had been all over France on that Brompton, Paris, the Basque country, up and over the Pyrenees over the famous TdF cols, Marie Blanc the Soulor, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Peyrousade. I was gutted and crushed that some one had my bike. I got a replacement fairly quickly on my house insurance who were pretty good, but I still miss that first Brompton. It was special. Your orange one looks grand. Really like your set up with your Ortlieb panniers. I rode the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal from Abergavenny and back on my Brompton on the hottest day of this year 38C in Wales. It was fabulous under the cool of the trees over the canal and spectacular views as it is quite high up. Bromptons are great bikes.

[@susannathornton]

Aw sorry about your Brompton being stolen like that. Yes I didn't sleep all night after mine was stolen! I kept wondering where it was, thinking about it in a strange room somewhere all on its own... I hoped they were looking after it. I was so so so upset, more sad about that little bike than if, in the old days, one of my racing bikes had been stolen, actually. Somehow that little folder meant more! Yeh it was so strange to me too, to think that someone else was riding it (or not, prob they soon stripped it down...) Arh it hurts to think about it! Yes I still miss it, like you miss yours! Sounds lovely your ride in south wales that hot day. Bravo you. Thanks for writing!

[@arniekins]

My mom is going through similar circumstances with cancer. Though she's older and not as active, I think your video will inspire her to continue life as normal with joy and adventure. Wishing you happiness and good health!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Arnie! oh sorry to hear about your Mum's situation. I hope she finds it possible to push all of the difficulties into the background from time to time, and enjoy lots of lovely moments, doing the things she loves best xxx

[@lsismeiro]

I really like your bike packing videos. Sorry to hear about the cancer come back, I hope you get over it real quick and make more videos. Cheers!

[@Przewalskis]

Dear Susanna Thornton. I dont know you, and I am sure you don't know me, but I have seen some of your Brompton adventure. So sorry to hear about the cancer. I wish you all the best and the warmest Greetings from Sweden.

[@johngorentz6409]

I'm on a bit of a tour of my own (Day 22 is done with maybe another 5 to go) and had been thinking about you the past couple of days, wondering if anything had gone wrong as I hadn't seen any of your videos for a while. Then KZbin showed me this one tonight. I must not have been following you as closely as I had thought, because I didn't know you were dealing with a cancer. (I made sure I clicked the "bell" on the subscription now.) That is quite amazing to be out on a tour during a chemo regimen. I'm glad you were able to do it, and I look forward to seeing more of them. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@susannathornton]

Hi John! Oh that sounds like a longer tour you're doing there, great. Where are you, I wonder. Aw thanks for watching my film and thanks for the lovely comment. Yeh I am lucky to be able to do the cycling at the moment. I didn't think I could manage it. But so far so good...! It is an effort to manage all the various side effects, BUT the cycling itself - as well as the planning it before which i really enjoy, and then thinking about it all after - give me a massive boost. Cycling therapy is a lovely thing! Best wishes for the rest of your tour!

[@lauraelysia7613]

Loved this and your other videos. So nice to see adventures that are lovely and pleasant but not gruelling! So pleased that you are still able to do things that make you happy and wishing you all the best xx

[@susannathornton]

Hi Laura Elysia! Aw what a lovely comment! Yes, I don't want to go fast, or impressively far, or anything like that. No need to make things difficult. Relaxing adventures are very nice! 😎⛺💺

[@daveclark8788]

Just beautiful; thinking good thoughts for you.

[@senertann]

You are inspire of me. I hope you will get well soon. Greetings from Turkey.

[@sergiografbike]

Keep Running! NEVER stop!!! Best Regards from Brasil!

[@peterstecks7660]

I echo what everyone says in the comments Susanna. From the heart. And I must say I loved the short debate you had with the chappy who had walked to fetch his newspaper. "Oh really. What paper did you get? The Telegraph. Oh! My Dad gets the Guardian. ...There we differ...!!!" Really made me smile Susanna. I'm with you on that one all the way. Looking forward to your next film. Well done that Lady!

[@marcgelly7639]

Thanks for sharing your experience Susanna, talking about your cancer is not easy, and very brave. To keep riding will help you in your fight, you give your community a very good example 👏👏👏 Merci beaucoup depuis la France.

[@ThePensionerAdventurer]

Hello Susanna, SORRY I have not kept up with your videos but family stuff has got in the way... anyway I am back now and will endeavor to catch up on the others in the next week or so. I am sorry to hear the cancer is back but great to see you getting out on the bike. I am due to get my new hip in a month or so and have my Brompton ready for some summer adventures once I get the okay to ride. Take lots of care. Paul,,

[@sanjayarnalkar1449]

Can only just imagine, how every bit of d world, looks so beautiful to u…

[@susannathornton]

Aw Sanjay. This is one of the nicest comments ever

[@fujifatbike5793]

I'm so happy to see you out there again but also saddened at the same time that your cancer came back. You are a superwoman and if anyone can beat this, it's you. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you across the pond.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks Fuji Fatbike! Hope you are well and finding time to get out on loads of great adventures there x

[@erickstiner1668]

Blessings to you for continued success on your recovery journey. May skies be bright and the sun shine on your soul. GOD bless you.

[@peterrafferty9838]

Great to see you back Susanna 😀

[@nigelwhiteside3060]

Hi Susanna ... we've been watching your videos since you cycled in Ireland ... they're all really good ... so relaxing and you have such a lovely way of presenting them.. .. This is another great little movie - this is a great series on the rivers flowing into the Thames. You're an inspiration to us. We wish you all the best with your treatment and health and look forward to seeing your future brompton adventures. ... from Belfast. 😊😊

[@susannathornton]

Hi Nigel! Thanks for watching! and for the lovely comment. Glad you like the films! And glad I saw a little bit of your city last year. I only saw a bit but it was gorgeous cycling along Belfast Lough that afternoon, all silvery in the sun, I loved it. Best wishes!

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

Wow 30 + miles thank you so much for sharing your video and am so so sorry about your cancer ❤ and commuting on a bike is so much better than in a car no stress

[@susannathornton]

Hi Jake! aw thanks, yeh I wasn't sure how much I could manage. You never know. Bravo the NHS cos they encouraged me. It felt just so good to be out on the bike, rolling down the road, doing my own thing. It did get harder each month cos chemo kind of builds up, but it cheered me up so much to do those rides. Yeh commuting on a bike, going places generally by bike, feels so much better than by car I agree. Happy cycling! Thanks for writing!

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

@@susannathornton thank you. Susanna I really enjoy. Video.,keep going girl you’re amazing. You’ll be fine I don’t know what it’s like to have cancer but I know what it’s like lose someone to cancer I lost my mum when I was 10 years old and to be honest, I don’t like using the word God bless you ❤️

[@susannathornton]

Aw Jake, so sorry to hear you lost your Mum when you were so young. Keep going you too. We just gotta keep going ❤

[@IanBays]

Another charming video, I so enjoy how you take your time and search out bits of history. Also good luck with your treatment.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Ian. Yeh I love trying to understand why places are like they are, if you know what I mean. Thanks for the lovely comment

[@IanBays]

@@susannathornton Fully understand, we spend a lot of our time exploring even when we are not travelling. I hope you get sometime between your current adventures and treatment to finish off your mega HK to London trip. This is such a great achievement of yours that it would be great to see the rest of the trip. My apologies if I have overlooked it. Again, hope your health comes right. My mum had 2 lots of cancer and recovered except for the residual treatment effects.

[@peterduffield1934]

A lovely video, very inspirational thank you.

[@julesmorrissey]

Love your meals - really puts my endless dried noodles in the shade! You should include the recipes 😀

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Jules aw yeh well I make dead simple pasta sometimes too, but nice to ring the changes a bit... yeh I do wonder about perhaps doing more on camp food and whatnot, wonder how to do it best, I should think about it🤔

[@johnrowe603]

Hi, glad you are feeling well enough to enjoy your ride. Positively is a wonderful weapon to have in your armoury. My wife, Susan, had breast cancer about 10 years ago and after long and arduous treatment, including bilateral mastectomy, came through and lives a full and happy life. We both wish you a good outcome and many years of Bromton touring and, entertaining us, to come. Take care.

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for the lovely message John! best wishes to you both x

[@sparkyvespa]

Fantastic video as always. Many thanks

[@dermotpurcell8861]

Great to see back on the bike Susanna. Stay away from the sugar sending you best wishes you are an inspiration to me

[@carolynfox8258]

A lovely surprise when I saw your latest adventure. Then I shed a tear at hearing your chemo news. I think of it is a friend/enemy perched on my shoulder, making me seize the moment as it reminds me that each day that I’m well is so precious. You amaze me with your stamina, courage and sense of adventure. And the professionalism and lovely music make me wish I could sit alongside you and learn your skill set, bravo. I’ve never been to UK so you make me feel that ‘I’m travelling along side you’ on my virtual Brampton...such beautiful quaint scenery compared to Australia. Sending a huge HUG. Wishing you a long remission. I hope you have loved ones supporting you on your latest medical journey. You are an inspiration to me and yes, we, your subscribers, think of you as our friend. Get well soon, come visit me in Oz.

[@susannathornton]

Hello Carolyn! Hope you are having lots of good days there, seizing the moment - you put it really well x Thanks for the lovely message, best wishes flying over to you in Australia x

[@bushtherapy7655]

All the best for your recovery

[@fracturedhipster]

As cancer survivors, we always have the possibility of a relapse lurking in the backs of our minds. You however always put the here and now formost. I was inspired by your adventures prior to knowing that you had cancer and my admiration for your courage , determination, good spirits, and positivity has only increased. Ride on!

[@susannathornton]

Yeh that is so true, fear of relapse in always the back of your mind. It makes life feel very different doesn't it. Hey ho. I do think that that fear does also make you do things now and enjoy things now. Small things. Which actually are not small at all. Yep, as you say, ride on! Thanks for watching! See you in the next one!

[@Vacaverde787]

Hello! Watching this video is very refreshing for me, you really get us to be with you all the way! Thank you Susan. I tell you that my Island has suffered another hurricane. This left the island flooded, without light and without water. It's really a shame because it's a beautiful place. We were just beginning to get up from Hurricane Maria in 2017 and now this one. We'll see how we continue, we are very strong, although I cannot deny that we have a corrupt government that only looks out for its interests and not those of the people. well I have even entered politics in this writing. Thank you very much Susanna for continuing with your trips and taking us on them, we really enjoyed it a lot!!!!🎉

[@susannathornton]

Hi Carmen! thank you for watching, and for writing. Oh sorry to hear about the hurricane and all the troubles coming from it, with prob a lot of work and difficulties for first responders like you. Hope things get better. Hope you and your friends can enjoy some good times on your bikes again soon. Best wishes from me! Thanks for the lovely message and glad you enjoyed the film!

[@martyjames6204]

Having just found your channel 1 video ago, i'm now binge watching!! You are a lovely, inspiring soul

[@johalford708]

So inspiring Susannah! I wish I was half as brave as you. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Jo, not brave really

[@oshgantly7607]

Thank you Susanna, your channel is one of the most beautiful and inspiring on You Tube. I wish you love and strength in the days ahead.

[@Flatability]

I loved your film. Hope things work out.

[@lynnef4228]

A brilliant film Susanna. I was getting worried you wouldn’t find the source, but cheering you on when you found it. It must have been such a great feeling after struggling up that hill. The scenery on the trip looked amazing. So sorry to hear about the cancer. Well done you for getting out and enjoying yourself despite it. I hope the treatment is completely successful, and you avoid the potential side effects. Wishing you well and looking forward to the next trip.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Lynne! Hope you're well and had a good summer! Yeh it was really nice scenery on this ride, all those woods and deep lanes, and the towns were surprisingly nice too. I hadn't realised that Surrey towns were like that. Like Godalming, wow, it was so pretty! like how you imagine a sort of perfect town. They seemed to have kept cars out. Makes such a difference doesn't it - people were actually enjoying the streets wandering around eating ice creams and whatnot. And yeh finding the spring was good fun haha. I had to jump over a gully and scramble up a bank to get into the wood actually but I didnt film me jumping and scrambling because I forgot to film until I had already done it. I am always doing that sort of thing, just crashing on and forgetting to film. Thanks for watching! And thank you for the lovely comment!

[@Thyaggo.Maciel]

Very nice adventure, amazing water and nature, have anice week my friend!

[@danslater1542]

That was very exciting when you finally found it! You make England look so beautiful and drenched in history, gratefully watched by this Japan expat. My brother lives on the Sussex Downs and adores it. Spends every day walking his dog there. Very sorry about the cancer. Would love to buy you a new Brompton or compensate for the lost one as a thank-you for all your work. Reminds me of Kazuo Ishiguro "Remains of the Day". Take care of yourself!

[@rogberube6422]

Your videos are so beautiful: images, music, editing, etc. Thanks for sharing. Dear Susanna, I wish you a complete and rapid recovery. 🤗

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you Rog Berube

[@cyclingdry]

What a brilliant mini adventure, Susanna. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this 🙂

[@fatimahvalli1124]

Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@carmeltravers6371]

You are inspiring Suzanna you have a heart like a horse . Thanks so much for this video loved it . Wishing you all the very very best 😊👍

[@susannathornton]

Hi Carmel! Aw thanks! haha i have not heard that expression before! nice! 🐎😁 hope you are well!

[@johnroden785]

You are my favorite! Keep rolling and inspiring people to get outside

[@sandragillen6006]

So good to see you out again Susanna. Im so sorry to hear your cancer has returned. but great to see you making the most of the great weather you were having. So encouraging for us all. I love your videos, can't wait for the next one xx

[@susannathornton]

Hi Sandra! aw thanks for your nice message. Next one soon!!!

[@paulkennewell2752]

You captured the essence of summer on the bike watching the world go by - good luck with the treatment

[@susannathornton]

Yeh August feels a long time ago doesn't it! Thanks for writing!

[@pjbilly2464]

Im very sorry about the updated cancer threat. As a fellow cancer sufferer I fully feel for you and wish you all the luck in beating the insidious disease. Im always dead impressed by the imagination you muster in devising the purpose for your rides, I hope to see vey many more in the years to come.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks PJ Billy. Hope you are doing well and having loads of good days. Wishing you loads of luck too. About devising ideas for rides, oh I love doing that! so many interesting places to go and roads to ride. Thank you for watching and for the lovely message! Happy cycling!

[@chantalborremans5480]

Tu m’inspires toujours et tu es mon rayon de soleil avec ton Brompton orange…Bon courage my Suzanna .

[@susannathornton]

Hi Chantal! thank you for watching, and for your lovely comment x 🌞

[@BromptonTraveler]

Wonderful filming Susanna! When you take your time and ride slow you bring back much more memories. Impressed by your determination in finding that water source! All the best for a prompt recovery and looking forward to many more wonderful rides.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Gianni! hope you are well!! Aw thank you for the lovely comment and for your kind wishes x Yeh you're right. slow is good - you see more, hear more, feel more... And I am good at it haha! Best wishes!

[@bramgroenewoud3541]

Thanks Sussanah Enjoying your show very much ! My respect for you Greetings from the Netherlands

[@susannathornton]

Hi! oh that's great, glad you like the film! thank you for watching!

[@stevetaylor8698]

Thank you Susanna.

[@colinmexcellentcommentary7609]

Many thanks Susanna. I really enjoy your videos. Very best wishes to you. Colin

[@FranLuckyflute]

So sorry to hear your lime green bike was stollen and as well as all other problems. I hope it all turns around. Wishing you all the very best for the future, your in my 🙏🏻 xxx❤

[@pedromiguel8742]

Love and strength. A hug from Spain.

[@sittipornkantariyo4613]

Susanna I wish you happy, good health and recover from your illness.

[@susannathornton]

Thank you! xx

[@davidpoots8362]

Wonderful and therapeutic (for all of us). PS: love the new Brompton

[@sunburn1013]

Wishing you all the best for your treatment. You are an amazing woman and your strength inspires me. Sending you every positive and wonderful thing that the universe can muster.

[@tito2928]

hello Susanna, So happy to see you bike riding and camping again. I saw your video this morning and now a second time this afternoon. To be honest with you I felt ashamed because I was looking at excuses on not to go ridding today. I saw your video and it was like a wake up call to me. Not only I just went and got on my bike and ride but I stopped looking for excuses. Sending you a huge hug from US. Thank you again for your video it was so lovely to see you sharing and taking us for for this magical ride. Never give up never surrender !!!!!!!With love Victor

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for the lovely comment Victor! Glad you like the film! Glad you got out on the bike too. Good for you! Happy cycling!

[@peterforde9513]

I love your adventurous spirt, and your new (?) bike. You are truly an inspiration. Your series on the tributaries of the Thames is fantastic. The fact that they are a few days in length, and that you have such a purpose is wonderful. I am so glad that you are back ! Take care of yourself and keep pedaling and publishing.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Peter! aw thanks for the lovely comment. Glad you enjoy the films. Yep it is a new bike! My lovely old lime green one was stolen when I was recovering from my operation, how rubbish was that. Anyway, it feels brilliant to be back on the bike again, and it gave me such a boost to do that ride. Thanks for watching! See you again soon! Best wishes!

[@mithuharjani3620]

Hello, I congratulate you for the excellent and beautiful video, I can see that you enjoy these wonderful trips, I also enjoy seeing those beautiful landscapes, greetings and until the next trip 😊☘️.

[@chasjm21]

Thank you for another lovely video. You must be very strong to do this at the same time as chemo so that must be encouraging. Hope all goes well for you, we are all wishing you well.

[@alisonnewby1864]

Another well made and interesting video showing what treasures we have in the UK. You are so inspirational and I love watching your Brompton adventures. Wishing you well.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Alison! Thanks for watching! yes that's exactly what I think, treasures, little pieces of paradise everywhere

[@talkingtraveldogs3239]

Another great film! Praying for your quick recovery, blessings to you .

[@juliewerner9592]

I have now watched this three full times and want to thank you so much for your videos, they, along with your perfect choices of music make me want to do some small adventures from home. I wish I could give you 10 thumbs up. Love from Australia 🚴🏻‍♀️🌅

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Julie! I love that, that my films make you feel doing some nice adventures too. Happy cycling! 😎⛺🚲

[@martinreed9264]

Hi Susanna, thank you for another lovely video. You are an inspiration. I will be praying with and for you as you go forward. Every blessing x

[@susannathornton]

Hi Martin! Thanks for watching, and for your kind good wishes x

[@phillblake6829]

Love the new bike ❤

[@bushtherapy7655]

Great video...and I didn’t realise there was such beautiful country close to London

[@richardbarrett4104]

I'd be so interested to see how you find all the cycle paths you take. Is it something you plan beforehand, or wing it a little on the day? Even from London, you seem to find wonderful, peaceful areas to cycle around, it's wonderful to watch. How about a little planning video on "how too" Kind wishes Richard.

[@susannathornton]

Hi again Richard! Yeh on these rides, I do normally do a lot of planning before I set off, well I say planning, more like dreaming and staring at maps (paper, online, a mix) and thinking oh that looks a nice road, how could I get there, oh there is a track there, oh look that connects like that, aha, oh there seems to be an interesting old mill, bridge, castle etc etc there, let's try loop in that that too etc etc etc. I think it's really nice to do, sort of sofa-based exploring. So based on all the dreaming I eventually kind of pin down a plan. And then it's brilliant to go off on the bike and find out what the tracks and lanes and castles are all really like... I do do some winging it on the road, and sometimes a bit of serendipity is great, but I find it can take time standing in the road puzzling out a new plan, and when I do hasty decisions they often kind of go wrong and end up with me doing boring big roads or having to retrace steps etc etc. Especially on a short trip like this one, just a couple of days, I want to make the most of the limited time, so I try to be as well planned as possible. I love planning routes. Such a nice thing to do. I did a little bit on how I do route planning in the Gear film, but you will have seen that already I think. Rambling long answer!

[@caloyster]

So glad to see you back with your wonderful adventures! Thank you for sharing them with us. Such a wonderful outlook in life! Your quiet courage in dealing with what you are currently experiencing is an inspiration. Again, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers!

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you Carlos

[@berenicek9467]

God bless you Susanna. You are a marvel! It’s strange how we can get in involved in the life of a person we feel that we know without ever having met. You don’t know us ,but we have grown to know you. After reading the comments of your subscribers, I find that I am not alone in thinking of you as a friend. I was concerned about you when I did not see any posts, knowing your past health issues. Watching you in this video shows the strength of character and fitness that you possess - amazing. With hair or not you are beautiful! So nice to see you out there! Go Susanna!!

[@susannathornton]

Hi Berenice! oh that is so nice of you. Oh I do feel like I know you! So lovely to get your messages. Best wishes and thank you for your support! xx

[@genewest8426]

Another lovely video,beautiful towns and countryside! Hoping the best for your health issue,you're going to prevail, peace ✌🙏

[@susannathornton]

Hi there Gene! yeh such nice places round there. Even Guildford had loads of nice bits, which for some reason I kind of didn't expect. Thanks for watching!

[@eduardofaraco7975]

Since long time ago, we've been following your path in these vídeos... You won't be alone during this new journey. I send you my best vibes, wishing a good and fast recovery. A hugh from Brazil!!

[@susannathornton]

Aw thank you Eduardo! It is so lovely of you and everyone to write like this, really kind x

[@DaveGoodman1959]

How enjoyable was that, another passionate adventure exploring the rivers of the Thames. Again visiting Walton where my dear aunt lives. I'm saddened to hear your cancer has returned and I wish you the best and send you lots and lots of love. Thanks again for sharing your passion for adventure. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@susannathornton]

Hello Dave! aw thanks for the lovely comment. I am always cycling past your London aunt's house, aren't I! I must pop in one time! haha thank you for watching my channel x

[@TonyOgilvie]

Great video Susanna! Sorry to hear about the cancer, but my hopes and prayers you make a full recovery from it! Best wishes! Tony

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for watching Tony! and for the lovely message

[@horuka2809]

Dear Susanna, it is good to see you back on road again. I wish you courage, strength and a positiv look into the future. All the best for you!

[@georgehowell9759]

Susanna, you are a true inspiration.

[@MartinaDGru]

Thank you again for this, these are mine watching-from-the-distance adventures! Wish you the strongest wishes for your situation and the way you may have in front of you. Keep being strong! Martina.

[@susannathornton]

Hi Martina! Hope you are well! Thanks for watching! x

[@j.r.newton2427]

You remind me of Sir Francis Chichester who first hit the headlines when he won The Observer’s first Solo Transatlantic Race (OSTAR), in 1960, in Gipsy Moth III. That was just two years after being diagnosed with carcinoma of the lung. You are an inspiration!

[@susannathornton]

Oh crikey not sure I can quite measure up to that haha. He was so famous wasn't he, in the 1970s, and Gipsy Moth. I didn't know about his lung cancer. Thanks for writing!

[@RobertVinet]

"Bring it on!" Awesome. Inspirational. Love that you are enjoying your journey, bringing joy to others, even under these personally challenging circumstances. Best to you. You are in my thoughts.

[@susannathornton]

Haha thanks Robert. Yes I liked that song! Thank you for watching and for the lovely comment x

[@yvettewilliamselliott8851]

Thank you very much for this - and it is good to see you back.

[@colinwellman9480]

Absolutely beautiful countryside and not a million miles away from civilisation. On top of your health problems losing your old Brompton must have been a reel blow, I know I would have been even upset even though my old bike has very little value. I've had the old thing for over 20 years and it's like a friend as we've been to so many places together. I hope you had it insured as they're not cheap. I think doing the things you enjoy is the best medicine, worrying about things won't change anything. You've beaten this before and my money is on you doing it again. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure, already looking forward to the next one.

[@susannathornton]

Aw thanks Colin! yeh I know what you mean, my old Brompton felt like an old friend too. After it got nicked I felt so upset, and I felt sort of sorry for it, all on its own, somewhere cold with strangers who might not look after it, that's silly isn't it but I did. Yeh doing things you enjoy is great medicine. Happy cycling!

[@jerry680]

I love the vibe of your videos... thank you, it is great following your adventures. You deserve many more subscribers!

[@susannathornton]

Thanks for watching Jerry! Aw I got the best people on here I think. I really enjoy making the films and writing with people who watch. In normal life tbh I don't meet many people who think what I do is sensible at all haha, so it's lovely to share the films and see there are lots of us who like the same sort of things. Thanks for writing!